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Base Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Argyll
Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
SSEN transmission are seeking a Technical Services Field Technician to help deliver our capital delivery programme and the maintenance of existing protection and control systems. This is a pivotal role within the business, ensuring we build and maintain the highest standard of network for our customers.
You will
* Support a team of Protection and SCADA Field Engineers.
* Conduct Protection and Control panel wiring and modification works.
* Perform basic protection relay testing and maintenance.
* Ensure multicore cabling and panel steelwork modifications are completed.
* Maintain protection stores and arrange calibration of test equipment.
You have
* A technical qualification to City & Guilds/SVQ level.
* Previous experience and technical knowledge of control and protection panels within a substation environment.
* Sound understanding of reading and interpreting protection schematic and wiring diagrams.
* Experience of carrying out testing and fault-finding on secondary wiring and auxiliary equipment.
* A full UK driving licence as this role will require travelling to our various locations.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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